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Around the base of a large red maple
5 commentsI live in zone 7, Maryland. I'd like to plant something around the base of this red maple to take the place of the few bulbs that come up in the spring. I saved an article from a past Fine...
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Hillside nightmare - HELP
4 commentsI am in the process of cleaning out this sloped area at the end of my driveway - I am taking out the junipers because I don't like them. Any suggestions on other shrub options. Area is approximately...
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Poolside patch in need of inspiration
4 commentsHelp me design an area at the deep end of a pool near the shed.
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Designer Gave Up on Me
6 commentsA landscape designer/"friend" offered to help us and told us to rip out the old foundation plants. We did, thinking his plan was ready. Well, he never gave us a plan, and now we have a big, empty...
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Mondo Grass problem
1 commentIdeas for replacing Mondo grass in stone steps that get too much hot western afternoon sun. First pic of successful grass in shady area. Next two of scorched grass in...
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Hide the legs******
1 commentNeed some help filling in the gaps in the back yard. Those big 'uns are red tips (photinas) but they leave a lot of room three feet from the ground. We have planted a random bush...
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Riverside Garden
6 commentsPlease help with design ideas for riverside perennial beds! This is the view from house. Located in southern Maryland (zone 7b), south facing; hot afternoon sun; some salt spray. Terraced...
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Can this tree be saved? Is there another way to protect the house?
3 commentsCan this tree be saved?We bought our house 2 years ago and had to remove the tree that was next to this one (It was bigger and was growing into this tree and onto our roof). the offending tree was...
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OH MY GOSH...WHAT DID I GET INTO???
3 commentsPut in a "natural Pool" this past summer and now planning for the surrounding raised garden. Actually the dirt is the dirt removed from the pool. I don't like having neighbors look over...
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Help me plant this partial sun/shade planter at the entrance to my home
7 commentsThis planter is seen facing the entry gate to my house. The tree is a pistachio and lovely green most of the year with reddish pods in the Fall. Otherwise, I am free to design this planter and...
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A Fresh Start
3 commentsI had to remove all the plants in this full sun bed due to an infestation of Southern Blight. I am looking for non-herbaceous plants to replace the perennials that were affected. I live...
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Welcome to our garden design gallery
11 commentsIs there are part of your garden you'd like to redo, but aren't sure how? Would you like to make your garden spaces more colorful, more restful? Do you need fresh ideas from other gardeners? Then our...
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About this Design Help gallery
Is there are part of your garden you'd like to redo, but aren't sure how? Would you like to make your garden spaces more colorful, more restful? Your fellow gardeners can help.
Post a photo here and add a brief description. Be sure to include your gardening zone or region of the country, so others can suggest appropriate solutions. Then check back frequently for comments.
In addition to seeking help, you can also help out other gardeners with their problems.










